Jump to content

Tri-Mode Running Boards Blackout

StayInYourLayne
 Share

Recommended Posts

StayInYourLayne Enthusiast

StayInYourLayne

Posted
Posted

Just purchased a 2018 MIdnight Edition Silverado with the OEM Tri-Mode running boards on it and wanted to black out the chrome strip on the the outside of the step to match the rest of my truck. Has anyone done this or have any pointers on how to do it? 

colonel00 Enthusiast

colonel00

Posted
Posted

Plastidip?  Or get it sprayed with bedliner?  Plastidip will be removable so at least you could try it out and make sure you liked it before committing to a permanent solution.  Or just send them to me and I'll swap with my off road step bars :)

TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

TXGREEK

Posted
Posted
Just purchased a 2018 MIdnight Edition Silverado with the OEM Tri-Mode running boards on it and wanted to black out the chrome strip on the the outside of the step to match the rest of my truck. Has anyone done this or have any pointers on how to do it? 


It’s not wise to Paint or Plastic Dip where you step on, it will peel, take a pic


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
pgamboa Senior Enthusiast

pgamboa

Posted
Posted


It’s not wise to Paint or Plastic Dip where you step on, it will peel, take a pic


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s on the outside edge. Not where you step.

c2cecaaeebc590974f2e172450a53c4f.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

TXGREEK

Posted
Posted

It’s on the outside edge. Not where you step.

c2cecaaeebc590974f2e172450a53c4f.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Easy fix, take it to get bed liner done to it. They’ll sand it, tape it then spray it. Make sure to use LineX cause it doesn’t fade like the knockoffs do.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  • Like 1
Denali_King Enthusiast

Denali_King

Posted
Posted (edited)

I had mine wrapped.  Way easier than paint and if they get chipped up just get them rewraped.

rps20181028_100436.jpg

Edited by Denali_King
  • Like 1
pgamboa Senior Enthusiast

pgamboa

Posted
Posted
I had mine wrapped.  Way easier than paint and if they get chipped up just get them rewraped.
rps20181028_100436.thumb.jpg.d532a72dd64fa94b4f4fe0330f18c8d9.jpg

What did that cost to wrap and is it an easy DIY option?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Denali_King Enthusiast

Denali_King

Posted
Posted

I was going to paint them and then decided that was alot of work that I didn't want to do.  They have some scratches (son's metal cleats)  but have help up well.  

StayInYourLayne Enthusiast

StayInYourLayne

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I'm trying to decide if I want to keep these things. If I keep them I'm going to have to black out the chrome through. Been considering selling them but I don't want to cause an issue with the electronics of the truck.

 

How does the truck react to removing them? Does it constantly warn you about it?

 

If anyone is interested in buying them, PM me in case I choose to do so

  • Like 1
camcamaro1991 Enthusiast

camcamaro1991

Posted
Posted (edited)

Why on earth would your remove the best designed & functional power running boards on the market today? I have used mine so many times cant image a truck without them, from cleaning the roof, clay bar my windshield to getting into my truck from the side in my garage, no room front or back when the garage door is closed. To knocking off rocks and dirt off my shoes before jumping to my truck, lastly... huge pet-peeve of mine, helps reduce people from sidling out of my seats it forces them to put a leg out and step down vs just slip and slide out of my truck with not steps, the factory NON-power steps are too close to the truck to be of any good use. if dont want them deployed just turn them off. Just get a nice vinyl wrap, it hold up for a long time. 

 

I hope you got PPF, if not do it soon or you will regret it. 

Edited by camcamaro1991
  • Like 3
pgamboa Senior Enthusiast

pgamboa

Posted
Posted
I'm trying to decide if I want to keep these things. If I keep them I'm going to have to black out the chrome through. Been considering selling them but I don't want to cause an issue with the electronics of the truck.
 
How does the truck react to removing them? Does it constantly warn you about it?
 
If anyone is interested in buying them, PM me in case I choose to do so

No issue removing them. Many have removed them in favor of amp steps when they lift their trucks. Just remember to tape up the connectors when you disconnect them




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
pgamboa Senior Enthusiast

pgamboa

Posted
Posted
Why on earth would your remove the best designed & functional power running boards on the market today? I have used mine so many times cant image a truck without them, from cleaning the roof, clay bar my windshield to getting into my truck from the side in my garage, no room front or back when the garage door is closed. To knocking off rocks and dirt off my shoes before jumping to my truck, lastly... huge pet-peeve of mine, helps reduce people from sidling out of my seats it forces them to put a leg out and step down vs just slip and slide out of my truck with not steps, the factory NON-power steps are too close to the truck to be of any good use. if dont want them deployed just turn them off. Just get a nice vinyl wrap, it hold up for a long time. 
 
I hope you got PPF, if not do it soon or you will regret it. 

Those with lifted trucks, prefer to go with Amps powered as the come down versus out. I like the OEM powered steps since I’m it lifted (except for a level).

I was working on a customer’s lifted truck and almost fell on my a** trying to get out. Habit to put my foot on the running board.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  • Haha 1
camcamaro1991 Enthusiast

camcamaro1991

Posted
Posted (edited)
5 hours ago, pgamboa said:


Those with lifted trucks, prefer to go with Amps powered as the come down versus out. I like the OEM powered steps since I’m it lifted (except for a level).

I was working on a customer’s lifted truck and almost fell on my a** trying to get out. Habit to put my foot on the running board.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

well he didn't mention anything about a lift, had AMPs 1 set, 2 sets, 2or3 motors later all within 6 months, junk boards, and they always fail in the down position. best day is when I took them off.

Edited by camcamaro1991
  • Like 1
pgamboa Senior Enthusiast

pgamboa

Posted
Posted
well he didn't mention anything about a lift, had AMPs 1 set, 2 sets, 2or3 motors later all within 6 months, junk boards, and they always fail in the down position. best day is when I took them off.

Yep. I love my OEM Powered Running Boards.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • UrbanRage
      What have you done to your K2 today?

      By UrbanRage · Posted

      I have the same running boards on my truck and I do agree they are bulky. I also find myself stepping over them when getting in and out of the truck. Besides providing protection to the rocker panels, they aren't very useful.  I will be replacing them soon with the Amp Powersteps. 
    • ChristopherDobson
      Vehicle Payments

      By ChristopherDobson · Posted

      Monthly payment is only part of the equation. With today's prices and interest rates, I'd look at the total monthly cost: payment, insurance, registration, fuel, maintenance, and expected repairs. A vehicle that fits comfortably into your budget is usually the better choice than stretching for a higher trim. I've also kept my vehicles longer over the past few years. New cars have gotten expensive enough that driving one for 10+ years, while staying on top of maintenance, often ends up being the most cost-effective approach.
    • Grumpy Bear
      OCI, not when but why?

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      10 Ford and Chevy engines proven to reach 300,000 miles   You may note a common 3K OCI on this list of gas motors. I skipped over the diesels. Dh'O. 
    • jake111
      Gasser Subforum Has Been Quiet - - So, Regenerative Braking and Using L10

      By jake111 · Posted

      Thanks newdude!  By the time manual selection is needed, I'm probably too much of a control-freak to depend on the transmission sensing braking to activate automatic downshifting.  I would be anticipating the situation and already be manually downshifting.   This truck replaced a 2004.5 LLY diesel with the Allison 5-speed.  Putting it in T/H made noticeable differences (when the torque converter locked, upshift points, downshift behavior).  On this 2024 gasser with the 10L1000 I haven't been able to detect much, if any, difference.  Ok, I can never tell now when the torque converter locks up.  But I also don't notice differences in shifting.  For downhills, I've probably already manually downshifted by then anyway.  Since it's also more awkward (than the 2004.5) to engage/disengage I don't even bother.  Or maybe it doesn't really matter with just a 3k lb. camper in the bed?   Thanks also for the list of reasons the charging system might select various voltages.  However, what I am seeing doesn't fall into any of those categories.  It very definitely, and very consistently, rises after coasting/braking.  Maybe not immediately, but not very long after coasting/braking.  Very consistently drops voltage when no longer coasting/braking.  It might also be interacting with the camper battery charging (I might disconnect the camper and see if it changes the charging behavior).  I also need to recheck turning on headlights for when I want to force it to charge the camper.   Another JR, in June I converted the camper to LiFePO4.  Since it's not a good idea to try to charge lithiums directly using truck, I installed a Victron Orion XS DC-DC charger (which BTW is AMAZING!!).  Being cheap, I only had to buy that one item (besides the battery, of course) to do the conversion.  The camper OEM 120v battery charger (only 19 years old and works perfectly) and the truck feed the input to the DC-DC charger (not at the same time).  But I didn't want the camper charger feeding back to the truck so I kept the old separator.  I considered replacing the separator with a 30amp diode but that means more work and might add another 1/2 volt drop.  One thing that surprised me was the voltage drop over the long 10awg wire run, so I can only charge smoothly at 8 amps (because the DC-DC charger is completely configurable).  Another reason I don't want an added voltage drop with the diode.  I might also be a little lazy but all this work is being done under the sink with a small cabinet opening.    
    • davester
      cam upgrade in CA

      By davester · Posted

      apparently CA smog is (or at least was)  checking that the vehicle is using the oem and/or a ca smog approved tune, so I expect you'll fail inspection doing it.

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...